Understanding Educational Research - 9780415131308

Taylor & Francis

This book explores educational research in terms of the relationship between epistemology, methodology and practice. Divided into two sections, the first examines the frameworks which underpin the methods educational researchers use. The second looks at a broad spectrum of approaches, including feminist approaches, action research, ethnography and biographical research. The issues covered are central to all within the research community including students undertaking research degrees or research methodology courses. > Contributors 1. Introduction David Scott and Robin Usher Part one: Frameworks 2. A Critique of the Neglected Epistemological Assumptions of Educational Research Robin Usher\n3. Textuality and Reflexivity in Educational Research Robin Usher\n4. Methods and Data in Educational Research David Scott\n5. Making Judgements about Educational Research David Scott\nPart two: Practices 6. Evaluation as Realpolitik Janet Harland\n7. Action Research and Reflective Practice x